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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to apply basic airbrush techniques
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Airbrush specifications are accessed and interpreted
   • Airbrush materials are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Airbrush tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify basic airbrush application techniques, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle
2. Apply airbrushing
   • Paint surface preparation methods are identified
   • Surfaces are prepared for airbrush according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Prepared stencil is airbrushed over to produce a flat and graded wash and geometric shapes
   • Visual light and shaded texture is achieved
3. Produce designs and apply clear top coat
   • Controlled straight and curved work using airbrush graduation techniques is carried out
   • Shading patterns and designs are produced using airbrush graduation techniques
   • Clear top coat is prepared using solvent and tack rags
   • Clear top coat is applied and checked for texture, depth and gloss
   • Surface refinishing is completed according to workplace procedures and timeframes
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare to apply basic airbrush techniques
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Airbrush specifications are accessed and interpreted
   • Airbrush materials are selected and inspected for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Airbrush tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Work is planned to identify basic airbrush application techniques, minimise waste, and prevent damage to vehicle
6. Apply airbrushing
   • Paint surface preparation methods are identified
   • Surfaces are prepared for airbrush according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Prepared stencil is airbrushed over to produce a flat and graded wash and geometric shapes
   • Visual light and shaded texture is achieved
7. Produce designs and apply clear top coat
   • Controlled straight and curved work using airbrush graduation techniques is carried out
   • Shading patterns and designs are produced using airbrush graduation techniques
   • Clear top coat is prepared using solvent and tack rags
   • Clear top coat is applied and checked for texture, depth and gloss
   • Surface refinishing is completed according to workplace procedures and timeframes
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and component is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Materials must include:	templates and stencils masking mediums polishing compounds and glazes cleaning materials.
Airbrush tools and equipment must include:	single and double action airbrush gun gravity feed airbrush gun side feed airbrush gun.
Airbrush application techniques must include:	stencilling techniques graduation techniques.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE handling and storing paint materials using tools and equipment using approved drying area environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

airbrush basic customised designs on two different vehicle body panels or substrates, in which the work must involve:

pictorial reproduction

highlighting

special effects.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to applying basic airbrush techniques to vehicle body panels, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

handling and storing paint materials

using tools and equipment

using approved drying area

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials

key features of stencils and graphic design techniques used with vehicle substrates

types and application methods for airbrushing automotive paints and designs, including correct use of positive air feed masks

airbrushing application techniques, including:

types and main parts of airbrush

types of masking and stencil mediums

types of clear top coat refinishing materials

types and use of airbrush materials and equipment, including:

set-up, operation and maintenance of spray guns

airbrush spray gun operation and spraying techniques

paint cleaning materials and equipment

spray gun cleaning methods

procedures for protecting vehicle and components when airbrushing

procedures for final inspection of airbrush application.

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